Free-agent running back Devonta Freeman has been looking for a new team to call his own ever since the Atlanta Falcons released him earlier this offseason.
For a time, it seemed the idea of Freeman coming to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had some legs to it, with the running back even telling the Bucs on Twitter to reach out to him directly.
Freeman’s presence in a young Bucs backfield would’ve provided some veteran experience behind quarterback Tom Brady, but no deal ever materialized.
Now, with training camp set to get underway in a few weeks, Freeman may have an even tougher time finding a new team after his agent terminated their relationship over the weekend.
Per NFL.com:
“NFL Network’s Mike Silver reported that Freeman’s agent, Kristin Campbell, notified the free-agent running back that she’s terminating their relationship. Campbell notably negotiated the five-year, $41.25 million extension Freeman signed with the Falcons in 2017 that made him the highest-paid RB in the game.”
Freeman just turned 28, so may have a few more good years left in him if he can find the right team to join. For now, he may have to wait until training camp begins and a running-back needy team needs some extra insurance in the backfield.
Hopefully, he can find a new agent to represent him before then.
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